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First of all it is best to understand the type of pearls and the quality. Most of us perhaps already know that when it comes diamonds, Four C's - Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat are determining factors for the value of any diamond. Then how about pearls?

Value of pearls is determined by the followings:

Pearl Nacre - The iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell. It is a natural substance oyster secretes to protect its sensitive flesh. Thicker layer commands more value because of its greater luster depth.

Pearl Color- Surface color or body color - Most irradiated or dyed pearls have surface colors. The natural pearl colors are white, black, champagne, green, gray, aqua and gold. Again within each category there are common overtones.

Pearl Size - Pearls are commonly measured in millimeters (mm) in their diameter. Large size pearls carry higher prices. Even 1 mm makes the difference.

Pearl Surface - If outer surface is very clean and have very few blemishes such pearls carry higher value.

Pearl Shape - The perfect round shape always have higher pearl values but near round or off round are very much common and sold everyday. Some other shapes are potato shape; drop tear shapes, pear shapes and irregular baroque shape pearls and coin shapes etc.

As you may have noticed, freshwater pearl jewelry is less expensive. And you know the Akoya pearl is more expensive....
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Pearl earrings are made from different kinds of cultured pearls such as Akoya, Tahitian, South Sea or Chinese freshwater, to name a few. The natural hues of the pearls are the result of the kind of oyster it is cultivated in.

The temperature and condition of the water (freshwater or saltwater. for example) will also determine the dominant color of pearls. The beauty of this gem lies in the fact that it has lucent overtones that are evident over the top of the pearl's main body shade. These overtones tend to add depth to the main body color, giving the pearl a certain glow and intensity.

Most pink pearls are actually white with rose tints. These pearls are used to make pearl earrings. The pinker the natural shade of the pearl used to make earrings, the more expensive the earrings. Pink pearls can also have various overtones ranging from peach to lavender. Pink pearl earrings are believed to be a very desirable alternative to typical white pearls.

Pink pearls have the ability to set off different skin tones and clothing styles. Pink pearls are available in necklaces, rings and bracelets, but the most sought after piece of pink pearl jewelry are earrings. Dangling pink pearl earrings are especially popular worn traditionally by many brides. While necklaces provide a breathtaking mix of shades and colors, earrings are usually composed of a maximum of two pearls (if moderate in size) or four pearls (if tiny) all of the same shade of pink.

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